Sermon Tone Analysis

INTRO

1) “...Good News of Great Joy...for All People” (vs.

10)

What the angels are delivering is for all people, everywhere, in all time.

I bring you Gospel of great joy (gladness)…for all people

The news of Jesus’ birth should inspire gladness for all people in all places at all times.

Do not lose the importance of Christmas due to commercialized messages.

Christmas is not about gladness and joy from toys, children opening gifts, gifts given or received, nor even time spent with family.

As great as these things are and as glad as they make us, the joy of Christmas is even greater…more divine!

2) “Unto You is Born…a Savior, Who is Christ the Lord” (vs.

11)

The Divine and Supernatural has come to the natural…

His purpose is to be our Savior..

He is Christ (Messiah, annointed or established one) the Lord (One of highest authority)

He is an all sufficient Savior

What has He come to save us from?

Sin

Enmity between God and His rebellious and fallen creation.

Brokenness, restlessness, and strife

3) “Glory to God in the Highest, and On Earth Peace...” (vs.

14)

For those who would turn to Him, we are given peace.

Peace = Wholeness / Completeness

No more having to strive in vain.

Restored Purpose through Redemption and Reconciliation with God.

Peace with Men displays God’s Splendor and Honor, by recognizing His Supremacy.

Not even sin and rebellion is man’s heart can thwart God’s purpose for His Creation.

God is honored and glorified through peace with people who are reconciled to Him.

During this time, His glory is on display through redemption and restoration.

In the future, His glory will be on display through rightful and just condemnation of those who have rejected His peace.

George Wilson, 1833 convicted and sentenced to death for robbing the US Mail and endangering the life of the carrier in Pennsylvania.

Was issued a presidential pardon by President Andrew Jackson in 1836.

Wilson refused the pardon resulting in a conflict within the law that went all the way to the Supreme Court for a decision.

Chief Justice John Marshall in the majority opinion wrote, “"A pardon is a deed, to the validity of which delivery is essential, and delivery is not complete without acceptance.

It may then be rejected by the person to whom it is tendered; and if it is rejected, we have discovered no power in this court to force it upon him."

The birth of Jesus is a declaration of a peaceful purpose to pardon you from your sin, through the life, death, burial, and resurrection of God’s Only Begotten Son! Whether that pardon goes into effect is based upon your decision of what to do with Jesus.

CLOSING

Have you come to faith in Jesus Christ?

Are you experiencing His peaceful purpose for your life?

His message of great joy is for you if you will accept it!